Political Cartoon Worksheet

“Theodore Roosevelt and his Big Stick in the Caribbean”

Understanding Political Cartoons

1. Why is Theodore Roosevelt depicted carrying a “Big Stick”?

2. What is the relevance of each of the locations which are labeled in the cartoon?

Santo Domingo:

Cuba:

Mexico:

Panama:

Venezuela:

3.What do the ships represent?

4. What do you think is the main idea of this cartoon?